DfMA: the great offsite hope

With productivity in construction a more acute problem than other sectors, Nigel Ostime of Hawkins\Brown says that architects need to embrace offsite Design for Manufacture and Assembly as the panacea which also delivers the quality they want Productivity in the... View Article

Make a house a home with Königstone’s Monaco

Königstone, renowned for durable, high-quality worktops, has added a new colour to the popular Königquartz portfolio: Monaco. The pale grey shade incorporates a marble-like effect with a natural-looking grain to create a unique and stylish surface. As quartz is one... View Article

Reinforcing the message

William McDowell of Hambleside Danelaw puts the case for why GRP rooflights in metal roofing systems can help solve the many problems such as light levels that face architects when designing industrial buildings Think rooflights and you might think of... View Article

Sliding versus bifold

Edward Stobart of ID Systems looks at how recent trends in residential glazing are affecting the sliding versus bifold doors debate For the past two decades, the trends in home design and customer demand have seen significant shifts when it... View Article

Make Light Work (in ‘Soho’)

A big impact of the Covid 19 Pandemic is that far more of us are now working from home. Ensure you maximise natural daylight in your home working environment – it’s good for your well-being says Crittall Windows…  The small... View Article

Pendock rebrands product ranges for easy specification

Leading decorative casing and enclosure specialist, Pendock, has introduced a new product branding structure, which groups key products together in six individual ranges to simplify specification and improve access to online product and technical information.  In line with the new... View Article

Aluminium Day returns!

Now in its third year, leading aluminium fenestration solutions manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems’ #AluminiumDay will be back on social media on Saturday 13th March 2021! This year’s theme is ‘Invention and Innovation’ and Senior is inviting the industry to join in... View Article

30% More Coverage with New Powercoat Paint Roller

Painting and decorating expert Harris has launched the Ultimate Powercoat Roller Frame and Sleeve and as the name suggests, not only will it give you a great finish, but it will give you 30% more paint coverage than the standard... View Article

Ventilation sales sky-rocket to serve digital demand

The surge in digital demand as a result of COVID is seeing a corresponding acceleration in specialised ventilation from Gilberts Blackpool. Britain’s leading manufacturer of commercial ventilation supply options is reporting growing interest at home and abroad in its internal... View Article

Winners of the REA British Renewable Energy Pioneer Award

In its 15th year, the British Renewable Energy Awards hosted its latest 2020 awards evening as a virtual event on 26th January 2021. The event celebrated the ‘Best of British’ renewable energy and clean technology, across 15 categories, highlighting the efforts... View Article

Keyline Civils Specialist: Delivering Quality Service

Keyline Civils Specialist has introduced a new delivery service, to streamline the process and improve reliability. As part of this improved service, customers will now be provided with a delivery time slot, so they can accurately plan deliveries into the... View Article

Different uses for steel reinforced concrete

When it comes to the types of building materials that are used all over the world, one of the most abundant ones that you will find is reinforced concrete. Concrete on its own can be surprisingly brittle and has only... View Article